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MACULATES

(adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Maculates.

Maculates - as an adjective satellite

Morally blemished; stained or impure

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defiled12

Spotted or blotched

Maculates - as a verb

Make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

Example: "The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defile10stain5sully8tarnish10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blob8blot6fleck14spot6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spot, stain, or pollute

Example: "The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
befoul11defile10foul7

Example Sentences

"The toddler maculates his clean white shirt with food stains."
"The painter accidentally maculates the canvas with a blob of red paint."
"The clumsy photographer maculates the photo with his finger smudge."
"The spilled coffee maculates the white tablecloth."
"Ink maculates the pristine paper."
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Word Game Points

Is MACULATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, maculates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MACULATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is MACULATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, maculates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MACULATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is MACULATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, maculates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MACULATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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